When are Bell Peppers in Season?
- Summer
- Fall
Bell peppers come in a variety of colors - green, red, yellow and orange. Choose bell peppers that are heavy in size and have firm skins. Bell peppers can be eaten raw, roasted, grilled or added to a stir-fry. Add bell peppers to soups, stews, salads, and wraps.
Fun fact: The color of a pepper indicates its ripeness. As they ripen, they change from green to yellow, orange, and eventually red.
Learning / Teaching Resources
- Produce Spotlight on Bell Peppers. SNAP-Ed. UMass Extension Nutrition Education Program.
- Nutrition and You...Bell Peppers (PDF, 263 KB). SNAP-Ed & EFNEP. Ohio State University Extension.
- Bell Peppers: Tips and Tricks. SNAP-Ed New York.
- Bell Pepper Lesson Plan for Schools and Adults (PDF, 19.1 MB). SNAP-Ed. South Dakota State University.
- Peppers Family Newsletter (PDF, 786 KB). SNAP-Ed. Michigan Nutrition Network at Michigan Fitness Foundation.
Additional Resources
- Bell Peppers Nutrition, Selection, Storage and Recipes. Foundation for Fresh Produce. Have a Plant®.
- Peppers. University of Kentucky Family and Consumer Sciences Extension.
- Produce Spotlight: Peppers. The Oklahoma Nutrition Information and Education (ONIE) Project.
- Sweet Peppers - Fliers & Recipes. Vermont Harvest of the Month.
Recipes
What's on the Menu?
Additional Recipes
- Polenta with Pepper and Cheese. USDA. MyPlate Kitchen. SNAP Recipes.
- Simple Stuffed Peppers. USDA. MyPlate Kitchen. SNAP Recipes.
- Fajita Chicken Bake. SNAP-Ed New York.
- Black Eyed Peas and Quinoa Salad. SNAP-Ed. Oregon State University. Food Hero.
- MyPlate Kitchen Recipes with Bell Peppers. USDA. MyPlate Kitchen. SNAP Recipes.
- Food Hero Recipes with Bell Peppers. SNAP-Ed. Food Hero.
Nutrition Information
Serving Size: 1 medium pepper ( 119g)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Calories | 24 |
| Total Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0 g |
| Trans Fat | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 6 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2 g |
| Total Sugars | 3 g |
| Added Sugars included | 0 g |
| Protein | 1 g |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium | 1 mg |
| Potassium | 4 mg |
| Sodium | 4 mg |
| Iron | 2 mg |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A | 2 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin C | 106 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
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